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    available Bios upgrade

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DoUdAr, Nov 30, 2010.

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    I have HP Pavilion DV5-1116em

    I am currently using Bios (F.21 A) which has some incompatibilities with windows 7.

    the question is, should i expect Bios upgrade anytime soon?
     
    DoUdAr, Nov 30, 2010
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    No since the DV5 has reached its end of life.

    What problems are you having?
     
    2.0, Dec 1, 2010
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    screen brightness problem.. after i shut it down using battery i find on charger brightness level is set exactly like the one on battery, have to increase it manually. no problem when i shut it down while using charger.
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 2, 2010
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    I tried out that sequence on mine. I couldn't replicate the error you have. I'm also using the same BIOS.

    Have you been adjusting the brightness using the Win+X combo to bring up the mobility center console?
     
    2.0, Dec 2, 2010
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    i tried to open the mobility center using the battery icon in the trayicon and also tried FN+F8..


    what is ur GPU?
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 2, 2010
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    Same as yours, 9200M GS. Hit the Windows key to the left of the space bar - while holding it down, hit X. That'll bring it up.
     
    2.0, Dec 2, 2010
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    which nvidia driver are you using?? you instaleld any Windows fixes from Micrsoft or nvidia?
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 3, 2010
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    197.45 from Microsoft Windows update site. It has the best colors, vibrancy and speed of all the drivers. Higher drivers tend to have issues.

    Windows Vista and Windows 7 x64 (64-bit) - http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._0a7d4357f5036aa43e5b64eed420f8387a79bd62.cab

    To install, use winrar to extract all files and keep the NV_WHQL.inf file. Delete the nv_disp.inf & nv_disp.cat file

    I also have all the latest OS updates from Microsoft (the ones that come out on Tuesdays). Running Win 7 x64 also.
     
    2.0, Dec 3, 2010
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    197.45, is it better than the new driver generation??

    ill try to update my windows 7, i am also using 64bit version like urs.
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 3, 2010
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    It is IMO. Newer drivers (200 and up) are really best for newer GPUS. Like the 4xx series.
     
    2.0, Dec 3, 2010
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    what does IMO mean lol ?


    Edit: In My Opinion.. wikipedia lol!!
     
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    okay, ill give it a try..thanks a lot man :)
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 3, 2010
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    Installed it. it seems faster in Windows Aero theme..

    [​IMG]
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 3, 2010
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    Has it solved your issue? Did you uninstall the other before installing the 197.45?
     
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    i will test it and tell u in two days.. coz sometimes it happens when i restart and other times when i shutdown.

    By the way, it was okay earlier when i was using Windows Vista.
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 3, 2010
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    the issue still on :(
     
    DoUdAr, Dec 13, 2010
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